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- The Quiet in the City - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took a walk today with a friend through Cambridge, the city I live in. We've been inundated here lately with snow and freezing weather. Today was milder, sunny, and almost like spring if you squinted and pretended. I saw a sign on a post that someone had strung with silk autumn leaves, like ...
Views: 465(2 votes) - Words of Wisdom: Affirmations - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe words we speak and think hold great sway over the kind of life that we create for ourselves. Many people live their lives plagued by negative thoughts and never even realize this. They tell themselves and others that they are doomed to fail, not good enough, or not worthy of love, yet they ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - Faith in Action - Dreams Can Come True - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dianna GoodHenry David Thoreau said, "If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours" and I have found this to be true. There is power in action. Not undirected action or staying ...
Views: 762(3 votes) - Tell Stories - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneWe live in a world with information overload. We are flooded with data, facts, statistics and information in all forms. Definitive answers to specific questions are immediately available from search engines on the internet. But people want more than facts. They want understanding. They want ...
Views: 1350 - What Business Are We In? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneThe CEO of Black and Decker once said, ‘People don’t go into a DIY store because they need one of our drills. They go because they need a hole in the wall.’ Wonderbra in their internal communications to staff say this, ‘We do not sell underwear. We do not sell lingerie. What we sell is ...
Views: 1281 - Learning From the Big Picture: Cycle of Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women, and teenaged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As different as each person seems, ...
Views: 528(1 vote) - Tai Chi for the New Year - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis morning I got a phone call from a student to reschedule his private tai chi lesson. He’s done a lot of that lately, and when I said so he replied that it was a bit hard for him to afford the lessons just now. This particular student is well employed and earning strongly, in fact just the ...
Views: 452(1 vote) - A Victor's Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Fireflies TeamMerri pulled the covers over her head hoping that if she wasn’t seen perhaps her adopted stepmother would ignore her. She could hear birds chirping outside the window. . . if Merri had only been a bird, she could have flown away from the torment a long time ago. This small soul began life as ...
Views: 618 - Warning! To Succeed You Need To Start Thinking Inside the Box! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWhat's that?! Yeah, we have all heard the buzz-word phrase: "To succeed you need to think outside the box..." with the idea being that "the box" represents our own self-imposed blinders that tell us "this is the way we have always done it...". And sure, that is a good thing, we do ...
Views: 887 - Have a Heart - Everyday - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA woman approached me recently with the idea of purchasing hearts for an entire school that helps support her autistic son. I was so taken by the gesture, first of all, and geared up to get those hearts to them by Valentine's Day. She politely told me that it did NOT need to happen by ...
Views: 442 - What My 11-Month Old Can Teach You About Achieving Success - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumHow many times have you set out to do something, and when it doesn’t work out after the 1st or 2nd attempt, you decide that you’re not good at it, you’ll never learn how to do it, or it’s not for you? I often hear a story similar to this from women just before I start coaching with them. Some ...
Views: 768 - Timeless Art is Created - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerLike a Shakespeare classic, life plays out in performances of both exquisiteness and of misfortune. A Midsummer’s Nights Dream was born over the course of years, and continues to touch the lives of many as it is one of the most performed plays in the last century. Michelangelo’s Sistine ...
Views: 748(2 votes) - We're Angels With One Wing - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanArlete is my cleaning lady. She is the most positive, loving person I know. And I love her for it. I have to admit I just don’t like to vacuum and mop my floors so I would rather pay someone to do it. So, Arlete comes by when I need her and she creates a space happiness in my life by giving ...
Views: 937 - Beyond Sustainability - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Sustainability, in a broad sense, is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state. It is now most frequently used in connection with biological and human systems. In an ecological context, sustainability can be defined as the ability of an ecosystem to maintain ecological processes, ...
Views: 448 - What to Do When the Law of Attraction Isn’t Working - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from David HooperMost of us have been there at one time or another: we’ve spent endless hours visualizing, reciting affirmations, believing that wonderful things are ready to come flooding into our lives at any moment – but the days and weeks pass and still nothing is happening. We’re doing everything right; ...
Views: 1105(3 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNothing ever stays the same. Our lives are in a constant state of flux. There are little changes, big changes, changes that we initiate, and unexpected changes that happen to us. One thing is for sure… change is inevitable. Changes – both big and small – lead us into to unknown territory and ...
Views: 1297(3 votes) - Constructive Versus Good - Understanding the Terminology in Order to Fully Realize Your Spiritual Being - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbMany of us choose to live by certain attributes of love, understanding, compassion, honor, honesty and humility. However, some people regard these attributes as good while others choose to call them constructive. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? It may be beneficial to understand ...
Views: 1417(4 votes) - The Inner Wingman: Trusting Yourself! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanHave you ever wondered what it takes before a fighter pilot can strap on a $30 million dollar jet and fly a mission for their country? Well, before fighter pilots ever get to fly, we have to demonstrate expertise in tactics, technology, threats, systems, etc. Extensive hours of study, ...
Views: 619 - Things or Experiences: Which Do You REALLY Want? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Noah St. John, Author of The Secret Code of Success The new car, the big house, a million dollars. Once you have all those things, then you’ll be happy. Right? You sure? Remember that last possession you just “had” to have? It’s probably sitting in your home or garage somewhere. ...
Views: 508(2 votes) - Purpose, Passion, and Partnership™: Understanding God's Dream for Our Lives - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Judy Peterson"_a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Prov. 13:12 What are you passionate about? Do you know? Has it occurred to you that your passions or desires hold the clue to finding a purposeful life? Sometimes we just write off these desires or brush them aside, not realizing they are ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - A Big Dream - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Fireflies TeamArnold was born on July 30, 1947 in a small second floor apartment of a large house in an isolated village in Austria. Growing up the second of two sons, his abusive father made it clear that he favored the older brother and beat and taunted Arnold often calling him “Cinderella.” Following ...
Views: 676(2 votes) - Perfect Timing: All the Way to Heaven is Heaven - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Tama KievesRecently a client of mine was sick of "having faith" while it seemed she slogged towards her dream in thick molasses. "I just want to get there now," she screeched, scoffing at all her previous progress. I felt sad. This wasn’t the combustible kind of frustration that would help her take ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - Diary of a Creative Mind - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Tama KievesWeek One: Get a creative idea and the slightest bit of encouragement and feel on top of the world, burning, singing, dancing, and feeling as though it all makes sense now and everything will come together. You are magnificent. You will be rich. Life is so beautiful. You will never be stopped. ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - Where Happiness Is - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainYou can be steadfast and strong with your own inner thoughts and feelings of unbound joy. The renewal of life can happen every moment and your own thoughts and feelings can reflect this wonderful feeling. Take a look at the world around you and all it has to offer. When you begin to shift your ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Is it a Sign from the Universe? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainYou're driving along and as you tap your fingers to the beat of the radio you happen to notice a billboard with the number 111 in the corner. "Wonder what it is doing there?" you think to yourself but you soon forget about the crazy out of place number as you pull in to the parking lot of your ...
Views: 2392(4 votes) - What are You Digesting? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Marian BakerWith all of the big bad scary news blaring at us, you must ask yourself this question! I’d typically call it a provocative question to reflect on, beyond the literal meaning of digestion. In today’s climate, it’s essential to your well being and any chance of fueling smart, inspired success. ...
Views: 548 - Don't Consider a Career Change Until You Do This - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Marian BakerConsidering a career change? Or change of some kind? Who isn’t these days? It may be a new job or job description, a new career path or just how to be creative and resourceful in your current work. Over many years of coaching hundreds of people, one of my favorite metaphors came up about career ...
Views: 504 - Never Quitting - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Fireflies Team“The arrow that hits the bull’s eye is the result of a hundred misses” is a great saying and means that success is the result of much practice and never quitting. It's also a comforting saying for those of us who are pursuing dreams that aren't quite happening the way we envisioned them. There ...
Views: 622 - Top Ten Most Fascinating Movie Characters in 2008 (and their intents!) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all love movies, but what is it that do you love most about those films? What about them draws you to the movie theater time after time? The actors? the filmmakers? the stories? the photography? For me, it is all about the characters - fictional, non-fictional, human, animal or object. The ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - Listening to Your Body for Guidance - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I was listening to an audio recording of yours ( a series with you and Wayne Dyer) and you were talking about body knowledge and how it comes down to comfort and discomfort. The conversation was around listening to the body and if something's uncomfortable look at what I can do to ...
Views: 491(1 vote) - Sitting on Your Talent - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Steve Goodier I never thought of myself as one who has any great talent, but like each of us, I have certain skills and abilities. Let me tell you a story, however, I once heard speaker Les Brown relate. It's a story about a man who had real talent. This particular man played piano in ...
Views: 569(1 vote) - What "The Secret" Is Missing - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Sande ShurinHere we are three years since “The Secret” book and video introduced some of the once esoteric principles for the mainstream, primarily the Law of Attraction – “Like attracts Like,” and “Change your thoughts and you change your life.” Is there truth to the Law of Attraction? Yes! So what has ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Turn Stress Into Strength - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe economy is in a downward spiral. Perhaps, someone you know is laid off from work or maybe it’s you. Your home might be filled with clutter, possessions you don’t use or even know you have, and the bills are piling up on your desk. It’s time for some plastic surgery – cutting a few credit ...
Views: 451 - Giving it a GO - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanThat's what A Winning Mind would do. After all, what's the worst that can happen? You fail! While most people focus on the risk they are taking, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward--what their actions could bring them. Everything else is a process to get to the end reward that they have ...
Views: 1900 - How To Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Alexandra InnesDo you have a dream that you’ve thought about for some time… but you keep not doing anything about? You’re not alone in this, of course, but knowing that other people have also pressed the pause button on their dream doesn’t help you much! If you don’t really believe you can succeed at ...
Views: 1201 - Limp High Five - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Celebrating creates an atmosphere of recognition and positive energy. Imagine a team winning the World Series without champagne spraying everywhere. And yet companies win all the time and let it go without so much as a high five. Work is too much a part of life not to recognize moments of ...
Views: 599 - Endings And Beginnings - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Christie PenningtonEndings and beginnings are not always what they appear to be. Endings are simply disguised beginnings, it is the circle unending. Sometimes we see what we perceive as an ending in the distance like a train with its shrill whistle racing toward us down the track. We try not to look at it, ...
Views: 1083 - Mom - I Miss you So Much .... - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Abhijit KarAs a young boy school going boy ; my sole purpose in life was to utilize few hours in the afternoon for playing football. However,it was the most difficult task since my mother was very particular about taking rest after school hours ,so that we could freshen up for a great evening in terms ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - How to Want What You Have - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe 45-minute drive home last Wednesday night from Leavenworth to Overland Park, Kansas gave me some time to think. I just dropped off my younger son, Andrew, for a five-day personal development seminar, and I welcomed the chance to remember a similar night six years ago. Andrew, I concluded, ...
Views: 465 - What Buddha Might Say to Barack Obama - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a story of a Buddhist monk who meditated for many years on the quality of patience. He was immersed in everything to do with patience. One day someone walked past him and said, “Eat shit!” The meditating monk immediately replied, “You eat shit!” This story goes to show just how tough ...
Views: 470 - Dealing with Hardships—4 Steps to Speed the Process - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbEveryone has experienced some form of hardship in his or her life. How do you deal with hardships? Are you still suffering, even though some trial, challenge or event occurred many eons ago? If this is so, why is it that time has not healed your pain? Furthermore, is there an effective way to ...
Views: 2255(3 votes) - A Box of Chocolates - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Fireflies TeamI had my day all planned. It was going to be such a fruitful day. I woke up early, raring to go. With a cup of coffee in hand I dialed the first number on my "To Do" list. Success! However, that first call ended up rearranging the rest of my day. My "To Do" list ended up a total wash. Why? ...
Views: 635 - The Secret is All About YOU! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing no one (except my husband) knows about me is that I am in a self-induced midlife crisis. I fantasize about having a day once a week in my home entirely to myself. I would then have uninterrupted time to write, read, and watch The real Housewives of New York City without my husband ...
Views: 509 - Rise with the Sun - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Do you know why most people sleep so much?” “Why?” “Because they really don’t have anything else to do. Those who rise with the sun all have one thing in common.” “Insanity?” “Very funny. No, they all have a purpose that fans the flames of their inner potential.” ~ Robin Sharma from The ...
Views: 511(1 vote) - Help Me Bring Down the Healing Rain - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPost written by Alex Blackwell. Connect with me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter. Kansas City is in a drought. There has only been 0.05” of precipitation recorded this year. My hands and face are as dry and cracked as the hard winter ground. It’s rare to go so long without any type of ...
Views: 559 - Ordinary People..Extraordinary Business - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Charlene RashkowOne of the marks of an extraordinary human being is someone who knows what he or she wants and goes after it. They have the courage of their convictions, surround themselves with good people and are not afraid to risk. Based upon that criterion, would you consider yourself an extraordinary ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - Bouncing Back - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“I can’t believe this is happening to me,” said the CEO on the other end of my phone line. “They just offered me a contract extension and three months later they’re telling me I’m out. I’m in shock.” Whether you have just received the news you no longer have a job or are dealing with any ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - Truth of hypnosis! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Martin PetersenInstead of always try to explain what hypnosis IS, it is also important to tell what it isn’t. My great Hypnosis teacher and mentor Dr. George Bien has this brilliant explanation: “Hypnosis is an escape mechanism caused by focus or distraction, interest or boredom, joy or sadness. It is the ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Positive Attitude - Are You Setting Yourself Up For a Bad Day? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Reverend IkeYour attitude towards life can make you or break you. Your attitude determines your experience in life. It determines how people respond to you and whether you will be a success or a failure! Now, by your attitude, I mean your disposition towards yourself, other people and things. Let's ...
Views: 1048 - Your Body Speaks Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn Woody Allen’s movie, Annie Hall, Diane Keaton wants to know why he isn't angry. "I don't get angry," Allen replies, "I grow a tumor instead." Deb recently had a burst appendix and she is immensely grateful for the medical intervention that saved her life. We know that illness is real, that ...
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